Portsmouth Elementary

Mylee's Mission Christmas Event/Drive Thru Saturday, December 4th 11:00am to 1:30pm 9th Street Parking Lot

This weekend, the PHS Show Choir students will be performing Mary Poppins! Friday, Nov 19 7:30pm Saturday, Nov 20 7:30pm Sunday, Nov 21 2:30pm Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are on sale in the PHS front office. $5 Student General Admission $10 Adult General Admission $20 Reserved Seating We hope to see you there! Come and support these students for the first public performance since January of 2020. We are excited to finally perform for you!

Portsmouth Elementary Trojan Express Veteran's Day Video https://youtu.be/LHTVwXe11h4

PES Trojan Express Veterans Day Video https://youtu.be/LHTVwXe11h4

Job Posting- 11/01/21 Substitute Teachers ​The Portsmouth City School District is seeking individuals interested in becoming substitute teachers in our school district. Unlike traditional sub teachers, recent licensure flexibility allows individuals with at least an associate’s degree or equivalent to now be licensed as substitute teachers for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. Job Requirements: • Hold at least an Associate’s Degree (in any field of study) or be enrolled in an Ohio Teacher Education Prep Program and in at least your Junior Year of that program • Be willing to complete both Federal and State Background Checks or provide a copy that is within 1 year old • Be willing to obtain an Ohio Department of Education substitute teaching license. How to Apply: 1. Complete the District Employment Application a. This can be found obtained by contacting Janet Huffman our personnel coordinator at 740-354-4239 or by email at janet.huffman@portsmouthtrojans.net b. Attach an up-to-date Resume 2. Applications and Resume, must be returned to the district office by email to janet.huffman@portsmouthtrojans.net no later than 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. 3. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates at a later date. The Portsmouth City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dear Trojan Families, Due to circumstances with the supply chain that is beyond the control of our food service department, our breakfast and lunch menus may need to change on a regular basis. We will still be providing healthy and nutritious meals to our students. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. As always, thank you for being flexible and understanding as we continue to work through issues caused by and related to COVID-19. Best Regards, PCSD

Dear Trojan Families: Portsmouth City Schools is returning to our original policy on masks that we had at the beginning of the school year and "Strongly Recommending" masks in our buildings and school grounds. We realize that the cold and flu season will soon be upon us adding to the COVID-19 concerns that we already face, which could require a mask mandate once again. We will continue to evaluate things as we move forward and update you as needed. Thanks, PCSD

Dear Trojan Families: Portsmouth City Schools will continue to mandate masks during school hours and other indoor activities for another week (Oct. 4th through Oct. 8th). It is our hope that the number of positive cases throughout our district and county will continue to decrease so that this mandate can be lifted after this week. We will continue to monitor and update you as things progress. We appreciate your understanding.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness for October, it will be a "Pink Out" at Friday's Varsity Football Game. Please wear Pink Friday October 1st! The Portsmouth Athletic Boosters will be collecting money at home games in October to donate to the Compassion Fund at SOMC. Thanks!!!!

Hello Trojan Families, Due to the large amount of COVID-19 cases that continue to be present in our schools and local area, we will remain with mandatory masking indoors for school and events through next Friday, October 1. The decision to wear masks moving forward will be re-evaluated each week. Thank you again for your continued understanding and flexibility. Best regards, PCSD

Portsmouth City Schools will be providing at-home meals for students next week (September 13th - 17th). The meals will be distributed at the locations below from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 14th, and Thursday, September 16th. Families with children that attend the Portsmouth City School District will need to show up to one of the locations listed to receive meals for their children. Portsmouth High School- Student Parking Lot Entrance - (9th Street side of PHS) Portsmouth Elementary School - Glover Street Side of building East Portsmouth Elementary - back entrance Also, look for school buses and vans at these mobile sites from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Farley Square - 14th Street and Waller Kendall Heights Apartment Area - 17th Street Armory Parking Lot Apostolic Gospel Church Parking Lot - 2037 Jackson Avenue We remain committed to providing meals for our students while they learn from home. If you have questions, please contact Portsmouth City Schools at 740-354-5663.

This week we have been experiencing a large increase in the number of absences from students as well as staff. With much consideration, we have come up with the following plan of action: Next week, Monday, September 13th through Friday, September 17th the district will be 100% virtual/online learning. No students are to report to school, but will be required to complete work via Chromebooks/Google Classroom or what your students' teachers assign. This Friday, September 10th will be a waiver day for students. All staff will report on regular schedule. We will return to 100% in-person instruction on Monday, September 20th. When we return to in-person instruction, we will return to mandatory masks for students and staff from September 20th - 24th. We will reevaluate our mandatory mask situation on Friday, September 24th. Please check the district webpage and/or Facebook for updates. Thank you, again for your cooperation and understanding, Portsmouth City School District

Portsmouth City Schools has seen an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases and, as a result, we will be mandating masks throughout our district for all staff, students, and visitors beginning Tuesday, September 7. The district will re-evaluate again after 10 days which is Friday, September 17. We will continue to update as things proceed. Thanks for you cooperation, Scott Dutey

Substitute Custodians The Portsmouth City School District is seeking applicants for substitute custodians. Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent · State & FBI background checks Interested applicants should submit an application to: Portsmouth City School District Personnel Office 724 Findlay Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Equal Opportunity Employer

Cooks - Food Service The Portsmouth City School District is seeking applicants for cooks to work 4 to 5 hours per day. Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent · State & FBI background checks Interested applicants should submit an application to: Portsmouth City School District Personnel Office 724 Findlay Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Equal Opportunity Employer

Portsmouth Elementary School 8-9-2021 It's that time again when a new school year is beginning. We have worked very hard to prepare for a happy, healthy and safe start of school. Kindergarten: If you have enrolled your child for Kindergarten, your child’s teacher will be calling you the week of August 16th-20th to set up a 30-45 minute testing appointment for the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week (August 23rd-25th). At your child's appointment time, you will be able to meet the teacher, see the classroom and receive all drop off and pick up information. Kindergarten will have phase in days as follows: Boys only- Thursday, August 26th Girls only- Friday, August 27th All K students- Monday, August 30th 1st & 2nd Grade: 1st and 2nd grade will have phase in days as follows: Boys only- August 23rd & August 24th Girls only- August 25th & August 26th All 1st & 2nd grade students- August 27th All other PES grade levels: Start Times and Locations Our school start time is 8:00am. The tardy bell will ring at 8:30am. Instruction starts promptly at 8:30am, so it is imperative that your child arrive on time to receive all necessary instruction. If your child would like breakfast, it begins at 8:00am and continues being served until 8:25am. We are very happy to announce that our school breakfast and lunch will be free this school year for ALL students! All students in Grades 1-6 are to be dropped off in the morning at the main entrance of the building on Union Street no earlier than 8:00am. Students must stay in the car with their ride until they reach the front of the school building. Dismissal Times and Locations -Students who are picked up in Preschool and Kindergarten are dismissed at 2:20pm from their classroom door. -Students who are picked up in grades 1, 2, and 3 will start dismissing at 2:35pm. You will receive a car mirror tag on the first day of school as you drop them off that will identify what children you bring and pick up from school with an assigned number. We will provide you an extra car mirror tag as needed for people you list on the emergency medical form as being allowed to pick your child up from school. You must arrive between 2:35pm and 2:50pm, pull into a numbered spot, wait in your vehicle and wait for your child to come to the vehicle. We will have adults, as well as traffic scouts, to help the children get to their car safely. Your patience through this process will be greatly appreciated as we are sure there will be kinks to work out at the beginning. -Students who are picked up in grades 4, 5 and 6 will start dismissing at 2:45 pm. You will receive a car mirror tag on the first day of school as you drop them off that will identify what children you bring and pick up from school with an assigned number. We will provide you an extra car mirror tag as needed for people you list on the emergency medical form as being allowed to pick your child up from school. You must arrive between 2:45pm and 3:00pm, pull into a numbered spot, wait in your vehicle and wait for your child to come to the vehicle. We will have adults, as well as traffic scouts, to help the children get to their car safely. Your patience through this new process will be greatly appreciated as we are sure there will be kinks to work out at the beginning. - Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 who walk home will exit from the door closest to Gallia Street. Any student younger than 4th grade will need an older sibling or an adult to walk them home. Please be extremely careful and alert when dropping off and picking up your children. Safety First☺ Important Reminder: If your child needs to ride the bus home from school- please send them on the bus to school so that we know what bus they need to ride home. If you bring them to school, you will also need to pick them up. Bus stop information will be posted very soon. Although we will not have a traditional Open House this school year, your child’s homeroom teacher will be calling you the week of August 16th-20th to touch base and answer any questions you may have. If your phone number has changed, please call 740-353-6719 to update it for our records. We look forward to a great school year!

Portsmouth City Schools is currently looking for a Bus Driver. 6 hours/day - 180 work days/school year. CDL Class B required. Please visit The Administrative Office at 724 Findlay St., or call (740) 354-5663 for more information.

Portsmouth Elementary School Trojan Express Presents … Aladdin Kids Thursday Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjTdC7x4AqE

After a week of snow days, Portsmouth City Schools will be back on our regular hybrid learning schedule as before starting Monday 2/22/2021.

Portsmouth City Schools will be CLOSED Friday, February 19th 2021 for a Virtual Blizzard Bag Day. Please check your Google Classroom for Blizzard Bag assignment number 3.